Sarfaraz Denies Any Knowledge of Threat to End Pakistan Tour

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister.

In an interview conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton, Suleiman and Kasim raised concerns about the treatment and security afforded to their father, while also criticising the UK government’s response.

Prior to the broadcast, Sky received a complaint regarding the plan to air the interview.

In response to the escalating tension, the ECB sought guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

In Pakistan, the match is being broadcast by the public broadcaster PTV, using Sky’s feed. PTV chose not to air the interview.

Ultimately, the touring side returned to the field after the lunch interval, and the Test continued through the end of the second day, with England leading by 261 runs at 81‑3 in their second innings.

It is understood that Sky received no further complaints on Friday in relation to the interview.

In October, England will tour Pakistan for a one‑day tri‑series against the host nation and Sri Lanka.

This will be England’s fourth separate tour of Pakistan in the past four years, following a 17‑year hiatus in visits to the country because of security concerns.

In 2006, a Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval was abandoned after the visitors were accused of ball tampering.

Pakistan was ruled to have forfeited the match after refusing to play after tea on the fourth day, the only instance in Test history when a team has forfeited a Test.

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